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R200 LEG

2001 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,658 mi
Last recorded17,658 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven17,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 LEG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 17,658 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,658 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 17,636 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,547 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2012 16,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,233 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,095 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,935 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 14,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

no windscreen fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2007 13,790 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 11,150 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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R200 LEG is a 2001 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R200 LEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 25 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R200 LEG registered?

R200 LEG is a 2001 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is R200 LEG safe to buy?

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